Healthy Body

Athletic Curriculum

Science shows a positive correlation between increased physical activity and high academic achievement. At Athlos Academy of Utah, students of all athletic abilities participate throughout the week in professionally developed, age- appropriate fitness curriculum.

Pursuit of Athleticism Supports Academics

Research in the U.S. and throughout the world shows a clear link between physical activity and academic achievement. Kids who participate in a variety of physical activities perform better on standardized tests as well as in creative exercises.* The Athlos athletic curriculum provides direct support to each student’s academic studies.

Pursuit of Athleticism Challenges Obesity

A rise in childhood obesity has been garnering more attention and concern for the long-term well-being of young people. Besides affecting physical health, a lack of exercise has been shown to relate to depression and low self-esteem.** Not only do regularly scheduled fitness activities increase a student’s health and self-confidence, they become an essential teaching vehicle to put the Athlos Performance Character curriculum into context.

Fun, Effective Way to Learn Character

Athlos Academy of Utah uses athletics as a tool – not just to create good habits, improve skills, and promote healthy bodies – but as a vehicle for teaching Performance Character. Our athletic curriculum outlines age-appropriate, individual fitness goals that teach grit, courage, focus and the virtues of competition. Turf instructors also mix in team sports to add fun, and also to give an opportunity to learn leadership, integrity, humility, and optimism. Since young children learn in a physical way, athletics helps bridge play and lessons about these high-level concepts. And as any Athlos student knows, combining learning and athletics is a great way to learn.